Anyone else find themselves jaw-dropping shocked at our success rate on big plays when it's 3rd and short lately? I understand that many teams will take a shot on 3rd and short if they know they plan to go for it on 4th down, but this feels different to me.
In the last two games alone, there were quite a few plays where Josh contributed to big gaines by hitting some crazy throws, that I would say he misses in previous years. And, to me, this is where Josh has really taken the next step. Not only his accuracy on these throws, but the situations in which he is hitting them. Corner routes, especially without a lot of separation, are incredibly difficult as the defender is directly between the QB and receiver.
The one pass that stands out to me the most is the corner route to Knox against the Lions for 30+ yards. That throw was absolutely money. I think most QB's miss that throw more than they make it. Josh is dropping those passes in a bucket. Granted, some of the wheel route throws were finger tip catches to Knox and Johnson, but completions nonetheless. And yes, Coleman adjusted his route on the 50 yard bomb, but if you only saw the tail end of that play, you would have never assumed it was a deep pass with the angle the pass came in and how it hit Coleman over the shoulder.
I really didn't think Josh could amaze me anymore with his talent. I thought I'd seen it all. But his confidence, his accuracy, and this new accuracy he's showing is next level. If ever there were a moment to appreciate what we have, and only at 28 years old, now is the time.